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Latest News on Zap Mama:
Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company Returns to Boston (Dec 10, 2024)
The Joyce Theater Will Host the Return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (Aug 15, 2024)
The Joyce Theater Unveils Fall '24/Winter '25 Season Of Dance (May 21, 2024)
Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company Returns to Boston (Dec 10, 2024)
The Joyce Theater Will Host the Return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (Aug 15, 2024)
The Joyce Theater Unveils Fall '24/Winter '25 Season Of Dance (May 21, 2024)
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Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company Returns to Boston
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Celebrity Series of Boston will present the return engagement of Malpaso Dance Company, Cuba’s foremost contemporary dance ensemble, for three performances. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Celebrity Series of Boston will present the return engagement of Malpaso Dance Company, Cuba’s foremost contemporary dance ensemble, for three performances. Learn more here!
The Joyce Theater Will Host the Return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024
The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Along with two works from in-demand Black choreographers, DCDC becomes the first African American company to add master choreographer Paul Taylor's Esplanade to its repertoire, with performances at The Joyce Theater from October 1-6.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024
The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Along with two works from in-demand Black choreographers, DCDC becomes the first African American company to add master choreographer Paul Taylor's Esplanade to its repertoire, with performances at The Joyce Theater from October 1-6.
The Joyce Theater Unveils Fall '24/Winter '25 Season Of Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024
Discover the exciting Fall '24/Winter '25 season at The Joyce Theater. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024
Discover the exciting Fall '24/Winter '25 season at The Joyce Theater. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Stephane Galland Comes to Bozar in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024
Stéphane Galland is perhaps best known as the drummer with Aka Moon, but has also built an impressive international career as a sideman of Joe Zawinul Syndicate, Zap Mama, Ozark Henry, Novastar, Axelle Red and Ibrahim Maalouf, among others. For several years, he has also been steadily building a solo career, always collaborating with young talent.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024
Stéphane Galland is perhaps best known as the drummer with Aka Moon, but has also built an impressive international career as a sideman of Joe Zawinul Syndicate, Zap Mama, Ozark Henry, Novastar, Axelle Red and Ibrahim Maalouf, among others. For several years, he has also been steadily building a solo career, always collaborating with young talent.
Poetry Unplugged: Shock Value! Comes to The August Wilson African American Cultural Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022
Poetry Unplugged returns to the main stage of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAAC), 980 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, on Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 pm, with Shock Value!, a night featuring a daring and diverse group of critically-acclaimed spoken word artists including Danny Simmons, Jr. with bassist and Pittsburgh native Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, poets Tira Yasmine and Taalam Acey and poet/DJ Rich Medina.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022
Poetry Unplugged returns to the main stage of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAAC), 980 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, on Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 pm, with Shock Value!, a night featuring a daring and diverse group of critically-acclaimed spoken word artists including Danny Simmons, Jr. with bassist and Pittsburgh native Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, poets Tira Yasmine and Taalam Acey and poet/DJ Rich Medina.
The Shift Network Announces Winter Solstice Fest, Featuring Shpongle, John Butler, Taimane and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020
The Shift Network have announced the Winter Solstice Fest, a free and intimate livestream event, set to run from December 18th-20th, 2020. The three-day festival will bring an international line up of musicians, ritualists, artists, visionary speakers, indigenous elders, and more together with a focus on renewal.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020
The Shift Network have announced the Winter Solstice Fest, a free and intimate livestream event, set to run from December 18th-20th, 2020. The three-day festival will bring an international line up of musicians, ritualists, artists, visionary speakers, indigenous elders, and more together with a focus on renewal.
HERE Announces Additional Programming and New Puppeteer Residencies for Fall 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020
The OBIE-winning HERE has announced additional programming for its HERE THERE EVERYWHERE fall 2020 season. HERE's expanded online programming continues to innovate with the serial space opera, Only You Will Recognize The Signal, featuring a libretto by Rob Handel, music by Kamala Sankaram, and direction by Kristin Marting.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020
The OBIE-winning HERE has announced additional programming for its HERE THERE EVERYWHERE fall 2020 season. HERE's expanded online programming continues to innovate with the serial space opera, Only You Will Recognize The Signal, featuring a libretto by Rob Handel, music by Kamala Sankaram, and direction by Kristin Marting.
Masma Dream World Announces New Album PLAY AT NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020
Masma Dream World-the solo recording project of multi-disciplinary artist/healer Devi Mambouka-today shared the lead single 'Theta' from her forthcoming full-length, Play At Night, releasing September 25th, 2020 via Northern Spy Records.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020
Masma Dream World-the solo recording project of multi-disciplinary artist/healer Devi Mambouka-today shared the lead single 'Theta' from her forthcoming full-length, Play At Night, releasing September 25th, 2020 via Northern Spy Records.
Legendary Belly Up Tavern Announces 'SharkBelly' Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 5, 2020
The red-eyed, twenty-foot paper mache shark that lives above the bar at Solana Beach's famous Belly Up nightclub has been witness to countless jaw-dropping live shows in this intimate, 600 capacity live music venue—and the shark misses concerts just as much as the rest of us who are now sheltering-in-place.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 5, 2020
The red-eyed, twenty-foot paper mache shark that lives above the bar at Solana Beach's famous Belly Up nightclub has been witness to countless jaw-dropping live shows in this intimate, 600 capacity live music venue—and the shark misses concerts just as much as the rest of us who are now sheltering-in-place.
Songstress Sariyah Idan Unveils 'Breaking Shadows'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 23, 2019
Sariyah Idan is an American songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist whose soul and jazz influenced expressions have come to fruition in her first full-length album, Breaking Shadows . An accomplished artist and arts educator, whose experience began singing ensemble world folk music as a child, dancing professionally and studying poetry and jazz music, Sariyah possesses a profound sense of story alongside a keen understanding of music's sensual strength and the emotional space a voice can occupy.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 23, 2019
Sariyah Idan is an American songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist whose soul and jazz influenced expressions have come to fruition in her first full-length album, Breaking Shadows . An accomplished artist and arts educator, whose experience began singing ensemble world folk music as a child, dancing professionally and studying poetry and jazz music, Sariyah possesses a profound sense of story alongside a keen understanding of music's sensual strength and the emotional space a voice can occupy.
Afriqua Announces First Full-Length LP
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 7, 2019
Berlin-based producer Adam Longman Parker announces Colored, his first full-length LP as Afriqua for R&S Records, with first single 'Space Dookie' ft. Big Farma.The album is a celebration of the unifying power of Black culture through the prism of electronic music. Listen to 'Space Dookie' ft. Big Farma here.
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 7, 2019
Berlin-based producer Adam Longman Parker announces Colored, his first full-length LP as Afriqua for R&S Records, with first single 'Space Dookie' ft. Big Farma.The album is a celebration of the unifying power of Black culture through the prism of electronic music. Listen to 'Space Dookie' ft. Big Farma here.
Brooklyn Playwright's True Story From Incarceration To Broadway THE UNWRITTEN LAW Comes to Dixon Place
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2018
World renowned beatboxer Chesney Snow will present The Unwritten Law - his harrowing journey from a legacy of incarceration to fatherhood, homelessness to Harvard, to ultimately starring on Broadway in the musical In Transit. Brilliantly blending powerful prose, contemporary dance, live music and visual design, The Unwritten Law adeptly weaves together a truly inspiring American story of redemption and resilience in an unforgettable evening of theater. The play will run for a limited time through September 29th for eight performances at 7:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2018
World renowned beatboxer Chesney Snow will present The Unwritten Law - his harrowing journey from a legacy of incarceration to fatherhood, homelessness to Harvard, to ultimately starring on Broadway in the musical In Transit. Brilliantly blending powerful prose, contemporary dance, live music and visual design, The Unwritten Law adeptly weaves together a truly inspiring American story of redemption and resilience in an unforgettable evening of theater. The play will run for a limited time through September 29th for eight performances at 7:30pm.
Peak Performances Kicks Off Season with Afro-Cuban-Yiddish Opera
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2018
Peak Performances kicks off its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of Hatuey: Memory of Fire, a rousing Afro-Cuban-Yiddish opera performed in English, Yiddish and Spanish, with music by Frank London, libretto by Elise Thoron, direction by Mary Birnbaum, and choreography by Maija Garcia.
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2018
Peak Performances kicks off its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of Hatuey: Memory of Fire, a rousing Afro-Cuban-Yiddish opera performed in English, Yiddish and Spanish, with music by Frank London, libretto by Elise Thoron, direction by Mary Birnbaum, and choreography by Maija Garcia.
Gang Gang Dance Announce September North American Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - Jun 25, 2018
On Friday, June 22nd, New York's genre-defying stalwarts Gang Gang Dance released their first album in 7 years, Kazuashita, via 4AD, which they celebrated with a life-affirming sold-out release show that same night in their hometown of New York City.
by Macon Prickett - Jun 25, 2018
On Friday, June 22nd, New York's genre-defying stalwarts Gang Gang Dance released their first album in 7 years, Kazuashita, via 4AD, which they celebrated with a life-affirming sold-out release show that same night in their hometown of New York City.
Chesney Snow & Marcus Paul James To Perform Free Event
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2018
The River Park Foundation is celebrating the Cobble Hill community with From Brooklyn With Love!, a free event open to the public on June 7th.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2018
The River Park Foundation is celebrating the Cobble Hill community with From Brooklyn With Love!, a free event open to the public on June 7th.
Chesney Snow & Marcus Paul James To Perform Free Event
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2018
The River Park Foundation is celebrating the Cobble Hill community with From Brooklyn With Love!, a free event open to the public on June 7th.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2018
The River Park Foundation is celebrating the Cobble Hill community with From Brooklyn With Love!, a free event open to the public on June 7th.
The Broad Unveils 2018 Summer Happenings Music & Performance Line-Up Feat. Gang Gang Dance, faUSt, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018
The Broad today announced the lineup for the third edition of Summer Happenings at The Broad, a music and performance series sponsored by Leading Partner East West Bank. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a “wildly eclectic mix of music and art,” the summer event series – one of Los Angeles' most popular and anticipated events – will showcase more than 35 prominent and emerging artists and performers over four events. Tickets, including Series Passes (offers a savings of $25 and tickets to all four Summer Happenings), create-your-own ticket packages (offers a savings of $5 on each event when tickets are purchased for two or more events) and individual tickets ($30 advance), are available now at www.thebroad.org/happenings.
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018
The Broad today announced the lineup for the third edition of Summer Happenings at The Broad, a music and performance series sponsored by Leading Partner East West Bank. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a “wildly eclectic mix of music and art,” the summer event series – one of Los Angeles' most popular and anticipated events – will showcase more than 35 prominent and emerging artists and performers over four events. Tickets, including Series Passes (offers a savings of $25 and tickets to all four Summer Happenings), create-your-own ticket packages (offers a savings of $5 on each event when tickets are purchased for two or more events) and individual tickets ($30 advance), are available now at www.thebroad.org/happenings.
ODC/Dance Brings Its Modern Dance Moves To Scottsdale
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018
San Francisco-based ODC/Dance brings its groundbreaking technique and approach to movement to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018
San Francisco-based ODC/Dance brings its groundbreaking technique and approach to movement to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Lindsay Bellows New Debut EP 'Wake to Dream' Showcases Fresh New Sound
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2017
In October of 2017, LINDSAY BELLOWS released her debut WAKE TO DREAM EP. The magic of Lindsay's artistry is immediately apparent when she is on stage: Songs are built from scratch, bringing together melodies, harmonies, and percussion using only her voice and a loop pedal, intimately revealing one part at a time to the audience.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2017
In October of 2017, LINDSAY BELLOWS released her debut WAKE TO DREAM EP. The magic of Lindsay's artistry is immediately apparent when she is on stage: Songs are built from scratch, bringing together melodies, harmonies, and percussion using only her voice and a loop pedal, intimately revealing one part at a time to the audience.
Tagg-Petersen Duo Celebrates WHERE WORLDS COLLIDE Release Tonight in Manhattan
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017
Table Pounding Music presents the USA Album Launch Concert & Celebration of Tagg-Petersen Duo's Where Worlds Collide tonight, October 2nd, 2017 at Yamaha Artist Salon in Midtown Manhattan. Come early for a South African wine reception at 6:30pm; concert from 7-8pm.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017
Table Pounding Music presents the USA Album Launch Concert & Celebration of Tagg-Petersen Duo's Where Worlds Collide tonight, October 2nd, 2017 at Yamaha Artist Salon in Midtown Manhattan. Come early for a South African wine reception at 6:30pm; concert from 7-8pm.
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